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Patent EP-1232314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RIEF DIETER J
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2000-05-26
Granted: 2008-06-04
Abstract: An automatic pool cleaner having a turbine (10) which includes a housing (12) having a flow chamber (14) and chamber wall (16) with inlet and outlet ports (18, 20), a rotatably-mounted turbine rotor (22), and turbine vanes (28) each having a proximal end connected to the rotor and a distal end movable with respect to the rotor between extended positions adjacent to the wall and retracted positions spaced from the wall and closer to the rotor to allow passage of debris pieces of substantial size through the turbine. Some preferred embodiments are: curved vanes (28); vanes pivotably mounted to the rotor; and an eccentric rotor mount in the turbine chamber. Pivotably-mounted vanes (28) preferably have enlargements (30) at their proximal ends which are freely insertable into cavities (116) in the rotor; most preferably, each vane is symmetrical about a center line such that either end is able to serve as the proximal end in engagement with the rotor.
Patent EP-1188280-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RICCIULLI LIVIO
IPC: H04L45/121
Filed: 2000-06-16
Granted: 2008-01-02
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for dynamically discovering and utilizing an optimized network path through overlay routing fort he transmission of data. A determination whether to use a default network path or to instead use an alternate data forwarding path through one or more overlay nodes is based on real-time measurement of costs associated with the alternative paths, in response to a user request for transmission of message data to a destination on the network. Cost metrics include delay, throughput, jitter, loss, and security. The system chooses the best path among the default forwarding path and the multiple alternate forwarding paths, and implements appropriate control actions to force data transmission along the chosen path. No modification of established network communication protocols is required.
Patent EP-1224242-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROGER W
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2000-07-10
Granted: 2010-09-08
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for uniformly depositing a coating material from a vaporization source onto a powdered substrate material to form a thin coalescence film of the coating material that smoothly replicates the surface microstructure of the substrate material.  The coating material is uniformly deposited on the substrate material to form optical interference pigment particles. The thin film enhances the hiding power and color gamut of the substrate material. Physical vapor deposition processes are used for depositing the film on the substrate material.  The apparatus and systems employed in forming the coated particles utilize vibrating bed coaters, vibrating conveyor coaters, or coating towers. These allow the powdered substrate material to be uniformly exposed to the coating material vapor during the coating process.
Patent EP-1196415-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAULLIER JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 2000-06-29
Granted: 2003-01-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a novel method for preparing lysergic acid by isomerization of paspalic acid using a tetraalkylammonium hydroxide.
Patent EP-1208263-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BUDDEN GRAHAM D
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 2000-08-09
Granted: 2011-09-28
Abstract: A curable silicone-based coating composition, curable to a flexible coating at a coat weight of up to 15 g/m2 when cured, comprises an organopolysiloxane polymer having at least two silicon-bonded olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon substituents, alkoxy groups or hydroxyl groups and having a degree of polymerization of no more than 150, a cross-linking organosilicon material having at least 3 silicon-bonded reactive groups and a catalyst. The coating composition optionally contains non-reinforcing filler but contains no more than 3% by weight of reinforcing filler. The coating is preferably used on a textile fabric that has an elastomeric coating on it, and reduces friction. It is particularly useful for airbags.
Patent EP-1196302-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EHRLINGER FRIEDRICH J
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2000-07-15
Granted: 2008-03-05
Abstract: Ein elektrodynamisches Antriebssystem (2) für ein Fahrzeug weist zwischen einer Antriebsmaschine (4) und einem Schaltgetriebe (16) ein Planetengetriebe (12) auf, das die drei Elemente Sonnenrad (50), Hohlrad (10) und Planetenträger (32) umfaßt. Ein erstes Element (32) ist mit dem Schaltgetriebe (16) verbunden, ein zweites Element (10) ist mit der Antriebsmaschine (4) verbunden und ein drittes Element (50) ist mit wenigstens einem Elektromotor (22) verbunden. Hierdurch wird ein verschleißfreies Anfahrelement für das Fahrzeug gebildet.
Patent EP-1206459-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TELES JOAQUIM HENRIQUE
IPC: C07D301/12
Filed: 2000-07-31
Granted: 2005-02-09
Abstract: In a process for reacting an organic compound with a hydroperoxide using at least one heterogeneous catalyst, both the pH and the temperate of the reaction medium are changed during the reaction
Patent EP-1231656-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAKAI OSAMU
IPC: H01M4/86
Filed: 2000-09-20
Granted: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A polymer electrolytic fuel cell comprises a hydrogen-ion-conductive polymer electrolytic film and a pair of electrodes sandwiching the film.  Each electrode has a catalyst layer in contact with the film and a gas-diffusing layer provided on the catalyst layer.  In order to smooth the migration of hydrogen ions and electrons in the catalyst layer, it is effective to vary the mixture ratio of the catalyst particles to the hydrogen-ion-conductive polymer electrolyte in the direction of the thickness of the catalyst layer.  However conventionally, it is very difficult practically to vary stepwise the structure of the catalyst layer by screen printing or by transfer.  According to the invention, by a production method in which catalyst-layer-forming inks of different mixture ratios of the catalyst particles to the hydrogen-ion-conductive polymer electrolyte are applied to the gas-diffusing layer and the hydrogen-ion-conductive polymer electrolytic film in order, a polymer electrolytic fuel cell where the hydrogen ion conductivity in the catalyst layer is varied in the direction of the thickness of the catalyst layer is produced.
Patent EP-1210347-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERDEWIJN PIET
IPC: A61K31/522
Filed: 2000-09-08
Granted: 2004-06-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a six membered, at least partially unsaturated, carbocyclic nucleoside compound, including the (-) enantiomer, the (+) enantiomer, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are represented by formula (I), wherein Z represents one double bond in the six membered carbocylic ring, B is a heterocyclic ring, such as a pyrimidine or purine base, X is an azido, F or OR<SUP>2</SUP>, R<SUP>1 </SUP>and R<SUP>2 </SUP>are the same or different and represent the same or different protecting groups, hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, acyl or phosphate moieties, and wherein the alkyl moiety is a saturated, optionally unsubstituted hydrocarbon having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, the alkenyl moiety is an unsaturated congener of the alkyl group, and the acyl moiety is analkanoyl or aroyl moiety.
Patent EP-1214511-B1 (EP)
Title: PROCEDE POUR SURVEILLER LE FONCTIONNEMENT D'UN DETECTEUR DE NOx PLACE DANS LA CONDUITE DES GAZ D'ECHAPPEMENT D'UN MOTEUR A COMBUSTION INTERNE
Inventor: HAHN HERMANN
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2000-09-15
Granted: 2004-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour surveiller le fonctionnement d'un détecteur de NOx (18) placé dans la conduite des gaz d'échappement d'un moteur à combustion interne, en aval d'un catalyseur accumulateur de NOx (16). L'invention vise à détecter facilement des défaillances du détecteur de NOx pour pouvoir ensuite prendre éventuellement les contre-mesures nécessaires. A cet effet, ledit procédé consiste, d'une part à déterminer la masse de NOx (18) absorbée par le catalyseur accumulateur de NOx (16) sur la base du signal de mesure du détecteur de NOx (18), pendant une période de diagnostic et, simultanément, à déterminer une masse théorique de NOx absorbée sur la base d'un modèle pour le catalyseur accumulateur de NOx et à comparer un rapport entre la masse de NOx et la masse théorique de NOx (valeur de contrôle KWn) avec des valeurs limites préallouées (Gnu, Gno), et/ou, d'autre part, à déterminer une durée (tmes) nécessaire à la régénération complète des NOx du catalyseur accumulateur de NOx (16), à calculer une durée prescrite (tmod) pour la régénération des NOx sur la base d'un modèle pour le catalyseur accumulateur de NOx (16) et sur la base d'un état de charge en NOx mesuré ou calculé, et à comparer un rapport entre la durée (tmes) et la durée prescrite (tmod) (valeur de contrôle KWt) avec des valeurs limites préallouées (Gtu, Gto).
Patent EP-1229978-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD I
IPC: B04B13/00
Filed: 2000-10-12
Granted: 2008-01-16
Abstract: Blood processing systems and methods separate blood into constituents including a plasma constituent that includes a platelet volume. The systems and methods detect the optical density of the plasma constituent and generate a first output indicative of the optical density. A processing element integrates the first output relative to the volume of plasma constituent and generates an integrated output. The integrated output correlates to the platelet volume. A second processing element generates an output based, at least in part, upon the integrated output, which comprises a value indicating a blood volume that needs be processed to obtain a desired platelet volume.
Patent EP-1237975-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILLSHAFER DOUGLAS K
IPC: C08G18/42
Filed: 2000-10-19
Granted: 2006-05-24
Abstract: Disclosed are polyester-ether polyols and their use in urethane prepolymers, urethane foams and non-foam urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and/or elastomers. Methods for producing such polyester-ether polyols using double metal cyanide catalysts are disclosed, along with methods for producing urethane prepolymers. The polyester-ether polyols of the instant invention are preferably the reaction product of phthalic anhydride, diethylene glycol, and propylene oxide. These polyester-ether polyols are useful as either the primary polyol in urethane compositions or in combination with conventional auxiliary polyester- and/or polyether-based polyols. The polyester-ether polyols impart greatly improved solubility and compatibility to mixtures of either polyether and/or polyester polyols. The polyester-ether polyols of the instant invention are desirably of lower viscosity than their precursor intermediate polyester polyols and are generally soluble in either polyester- and/or polyether-based polyols. Additionally, the polyester-ether polyols generally provide improved hydrolytic stability to CASE materials in which they are utilized.
Patent EP-1240118-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE NORA VITTORIO
IPC: F27D27/00
Filed: 2000-12-06
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A component is made of or coated with a refractory material for use at high temperature, e.g. in an aluminium production cell, an arc furnace or an apparatus for treating molten metal. The refractory material comprises particles of a refractory metal compound selected from metal borides, silicides, nitrides, carbides and phosphides, in an oxide matrix. The oxide matrix comprises a bonding mixed oxide made of a single mixed oxide or a plurality of miscible mixed oxides. The refractory material is obtainable from a heat treated slurry that comprises: a colloidal and/or polymeric oxide carrier, suspended particles of the refractory metal compound and suspended metal oxide particles. The suspended refractory metal compound particles and the suspended metal oxide particles are both reactable with the colloidal and/or polymeric oxide to form the bonding mixed oxide.
Patent EP-1261493-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAIDYA UTPAL R
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2000-12-18
Granted: 2005-03-16
Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for printing an image on a substrate. An image is printed onto a carrier substrate that has been coated with a receptive layer having at least two layers: a transferable skin layer and an absorptive layer. The image is then transferred to a final substrate using heat and pressure.
Patent EP-1360208-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID S F
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-11-08
Granted: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A method for producing patient specific anti-cancer antibodies using a novel paradigm of screening. By segregating the anti-cancer antibodies using cancer cell cytotoxicity as an end point, the process makes possible the production of anti-cancer antibodies customized for the individual patient that can be used for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. The process by which the antibodies are made and to their methods of use are also described. The antibodies can be made specifically for one tumor derived from a particular patient and are selected on the basis of their cancer cell cytotoxicity and simultaneous lack of toxicity for non-cancerous cells. The antibodies can be used in aid of staging and diagnosis of a cancer, and can be used to treat tumor metastases. The anti-cancer antibodies can be conjugated to red blood cells obtained from that patient and re-infused for treatment of metastases based upon the recognition that metastatic cancers are usually well vascularized and the delivery of anti-cancer antibodies by red blood cells can have the effect of concentrating the antibodies at the site of the tumor.
Patent EP-1252270-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULZ PHILIPPE
IPC: C10L10/14
Filed: 2000-12-12
Granted: 2005-11-02
Abstract: The invention provides an emulsified fuel containing a major portion of hydrocarbon liquid and a minor portion of water, containing a set of additives including an emulsifying system comprising from 2.5 to 3.5 parts by weight of at least one sorbitol ester, from 1.5 to 2.5 parts by weight of at least one polyalkoxylated fatty acid ester and from 0.5 to 2.0 parts by weight of at least one polyalkoxylated compound selected from di- and tri-alkylated iso alcohols, the HLB of the emulsifying system varying from 6 to 8.Additive compositions are also provided.
Patent EP-1122482-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAMBORINI ARIBERTO
IPC: F16L11/22
Filed: 2001-01-08
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforced flexible hose construction (1) for conveying fluids in general therethrough, the main feature of which is that it comprises a main tubular element (2), therein a reinforcement coil (3) made of a plastic material such as nylon 6.6. or the like is provided. Adjoining the main tubular element (2) an auxiliary tubular element (10) is further provided, said auxiliary tubular element (10) being firmly joined to the main tubular element (2) by an outer encompassing sheath (11). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1150458-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAEISAENEN ARI
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-04-26
Granted: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, provides for field-testing and calibration of a WLAN device. In testing of the receive portion of the WLAN device, test apparatus is provided with a transmit signal of known characteristics. The test apparatus selectably attenuates the transmit signal to form an attenuated signal. The WLAN device is connected to receive the transmit signal, once attenuated by the test apparatus. Responsive to differences between measured and calculated characteristics of the transmit signal, calibration for determination of proper operation of the WLAN device is made and calibration of the WLAN device is effectuated. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1156457-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MEYER ZU ALTENSCHILDESCHE VOLK
IPC: G07D3/06
Filed: 2001-05-15
Granted: 2006-08-30
Abstract: Device comprises a disk shaped centrifugal plate (1) onto which the coins are placed via an opening (12). The inner guide edge of the coin path, which is the outer edge of the centrifugal plate, has a groove of varying thickness, which is suited into which a coin edge fits. A number of disks are stacked above each other and serve to sort out coins by thickness. The sorting plate has a guide path that increases in width as the coins progress around it with openings that allow the coins to pass through so that they can be sorted by diameter into collection containers. The inner edge of the guide plate has a groove of decreasing thickness as the path progresses so that coins of differing thickness enter into the groove by varying amounts.
Patent EP-1212966-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FOSTER BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65D71/02
Filed: 2001-11-24
Granted: 2004-02-18
Abstract: In a system for suspending, in a single operation, a plurality of product packages on a peg, each product package includes an upwardly extending mounting portion defining a shaped slot (16) adapted to slidably receive the peg. The slot (16) defines a peripheral edge for engaging the peg and suspending the product package therefrom. The system also includes a band of polymeric material (20) that engages and at least partially surrounds the plurality of product packages (10), binding them together such that each shaped slot is approximately aligned with the next successive slot to allow said peg to be slidably threaded through each of the mounting portions. The band of polymeric material (20) also includes a release portion (32), along which the band may be torn, thereby separating the band from the product packages to provide access to individual packages suspended from the peg. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1217099-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ZIOGAS ATHANASSIOS DR
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2001-12-14
Granted: 2005-08-31
Abstract: Microreactor has two electrodes plane-parallel to each other with at least one electrode having an insulating layer connected to its surface. Independent claims are also included for: 1) A process for the production of a microreactor comprises: (1) structuring the electrode surface by inserting grooves and bores into the electrode material; (2) forming a mask having recesses on sites on which the electrode surface is to be coated with insulating material and applying the insulating material by the mask onto at least one electrode surface and removing the mask or applying a flat insulating layer onto the electrode surface and partially removing the insulating coating material; (3) optionally forming heat exchanger elements by structuring heat exchanger plates analogous to the first step; (4) joining both electrodes and optionally the heat exchanger elements and/or separating walls; and (5) connecting a current supply and optionally sensors. 2) A modular system for producing the microreactor.
Patent EP-1434789-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RANDOLPH THEODORE W
IPC: C07K1/113
Filed: 2001-10-31
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses improved methods of disaggregating protein aggregates, and refolding denatured proteins, using high pressure. In particular, the present invention provides for the use of agitation, high temperature, stepped depressurization, dialysis and dilution under pressure to increase the speed and extent of aggregate dissolution and protein refolding.
Patent EP-1337568-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIN YANG-HYUN
IPC: C08F2/16
Filed: 2001-12-27
Granted: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A method for preparing a weatherable thermoplastic resin, having superior weatherability and colorability and a weatherable thermoplastic resin prepared by the method are provided. The method includes preparing a seed by adding a water-soluble initiator to either an aromatic vinyl compound or a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester to obtain a first compound and performing polymerization with respect to the first compound; preparing an alkyl acrylate rubber polymer by adding an alkyl acrylate monomer, a first emulsifier of pH about 3 to about 9, and an oil-soluble initiator to the seed to obtain a second compound and performing polymerization with respect to the second compound; and preparing graft copolymer by adding the aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyanide compound, a second emulsifier of pH about 9 to about 13, and the oil-soluble initiator to the alkyl acrylate rubber polymer to obtain a third compound and performing graft copolymerization with respect to the third compound.
Patent EP-1178405-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DURAND ROMAIN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2001-07-09
Granted: 2008-09-10
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making secure the access of an external application to at least a microprocessor user card, said user card being capable of containing several internal applications, said external application corresponding to one of the internal applications, said user card co-operating with a terminal, said external application using a connection protocol to the user card wherein, with each external application is associated a predetermined identification parameter. Said method comprises the following steps: when a first external application is connected to the corresponding internal application on said user card, determining the application identification parameter; if a second external application requires connection to said user card, analysing the parameter identification of said second application; if said parameter is identical to that of the first connected application, prohibiting access for the second external application to said corresponding internal application on the user card.
Patent EP-1239683-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AYTON DAVID
IPC: H04M19/02
Filed: 2001-12-20
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A method of providing an accurate distinctive ring signal of a selected predetermined cadence in a multi-service access platform arrangement that includes a central processor means, a plurality of line card means each of which includes an auxiliary processor means and controllable relay means, said relay means controllably connecting ring signals to a plurality of subscriber connected to the associated line card means, said method comprising the steps of:  Generate an interrupt signal that is synchronised with one zero crossing of every ring cycle of said ring signals; Cause said auxiliary processor means to count a predetermined number of zero crosses and then turn said ring signal off,  whereby an accurate distinctive ring cadence is obtained <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1270526-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BANIEL PASCAL
IPC: C03C3/102
Filed: 2001-06-21
Granted: 2003-08-13
Abstract: An optical device is proposed having a rare earth doped glass composition consisting essentially of.     SiO2 : 30 to 90 mol %     Li2O : 0 to 40 mol %     In2O3 : 0 to 20 mol %     Er2O3 : 0 to 2 mol %     As2O3 : 0 to 2 % with additional other oxides as Al2O3, Ga2O3, B2O3, Nb2O5, Ta2O5, WO3, Mo2O3, Sb2O3, As2O3, CaO, BaO, MgO, SrO, Na2O, PbO, Bi2O3, GeO2, SnO2, TiO2, ZrO2, HfO2, Y2O3 , La2O3 and lanthanides including every active rare-earth dopants. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1157796-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIMON THIERRY
IPC: B27L5/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Granted: 2008-10-01
Abstract: The manufacturing process of sheets of natural wood comprises providing a wood billet (1) obtained from a tree trunk having wood flaws (2). Sheets (3) are cut in the billet while retaining the flaws.
Patent EP-1250787-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FODOR GABOR
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2001-01-25
Granted: 2006-06-07
Abstract: In a radio network, the implementation of IP signaling may be used to provide end-to-end Quality of Service. This may be accomplished by mapping corresponding parameters between the IP protocol and the radio network protocol in order to achieve the desired delay and bandwidth requirements. Various events in the state machines of the protocols may also be used to trigger interworking functions.
Patent EP-1252623-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SZARVAS GABOR
IPC: G11C13/04
Filed: 2001-02-05
Granted: 2004-10-20
Abstract: The data is coded with coding which eliminates duplication of data above predetermined number of times. The size identifying array is determined such that coding data marks identical in size and state to identifying array data marks. Subsequently identifying arrays are filled with data marks having identical states. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) Data read out method; (b) Holographic recording and read out method; (c) Holographic recording and read out apparatus.